Independence High School in Alhambra, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Independence High School is a suburban public school in Alhambra, California that is part of Alhambra Unified School District. It serves 88 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 29.3:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

88 Students

3 Teachers

20 S Marengo Ave

Alhambra, CA 91801 View local requests

http://www.ausd.us

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Independence High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Hart

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Independence High School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Independence High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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